Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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3. What is the formal charge on the chlorine atom in the electron-dot structure for the perchlorate ion illustrated below? The charge on the ion is not shown in the figure.

a. 0  
b. +1  
c. +2  
d. +3  
e. +4  
f. +5  
g. +6  
h. +7  
i. -1  
j. -7  

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram represents the electron-dot structure of the perchlorate ion, \[\text{ClO}_4^-\]. It shows a central chlorine atom bonded to four oxygen atoms. Each oxygen atom is depicted with six valence electrons arranged around it, indicating lone pairs. The chlorine atom is surrounded by seven valence electrons, arranged with one electron between each chlorine-oxygen bond, indicating shared pairs or bonding electrons.

The entire structure is enclosed in square brackets with a superscript negative sign, indicating the overall charge on the ion.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** 3. What is the formal charge on the chlorine atom in the electron-dot structure for the perchlorate ion illustrated below? The charge on the ion is not shown in the figure. a. 0 b. +1 c. +2 d. +3 e. +4 f. +5 g. +6 h. +7 i. -1 j. -7 **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram represents the electron-dot structure of the perchlorate ion, \[\text{ClO}_4^-\]. It shows a central chlorine atom bonded to four oxygen atoms. Each oxygen atom is depicted with six valence electrons arranged around it, indicating lone pairs. The chlorine atom is surrounded by seven valence electrons, arranged with one electron between each chlorine-oxygen bond, indicating shared pairs or bonding electrons. The entire structure is enclosed in square brackets with a superscript negative sign, indicating the overall charge on the ion.
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